Bismarck, ND – Sarah Vogel released the following statement after supporters filed paperwork with the North Dakota Secretary of State to form the “Sarah Vogel for Governor Exploratory Committee”.

“Based on the extraordinary number of people who have contacted me and urged me to run for Governor of North Dakota, I have authorized my friends and supporters to form an exploratory committee on my behalf. It is extremely important to me to be open and transparent with the citizens of North Dakota. Many of my supporters want to provide funds to support a race, and this is a necessary first step under our state’s election laws. Should I decide to become a candidate, I will run a hard-hitting and issue-driven race.”

Sarah Vogel is the twice elected Commissioner of Agriculture in North Dakota, serving with distinction from 1989-1996. Since leaving public office she has been practicing law in Bismarck, ND.